der Schwefel
Translation
sulfur, brimstone
Examples
Der Geruch von Schwefel ist sehr stark.
The smell of sulfur is very strong.
Schwefel ist ein gelbes chemisches Element.
Sulfur is a yellow chemical element.
Grammar Patterns
der Schwefel (as subject) Sulfur is/does... Der Schwefel riecht unangenehm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none
Etymology
From Old High German 'sweval'. Cognate with English 'sulfur'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rotten egg' smell near volcanoes or hot springs and its characteristic yellow color.